Sambre Collection

On the Sambre River, 1826-1828. Creator: Edouard Delvaux
On the Sambre River, 1826-1828

View of Namur from the East during the Siege of 1695, (1695). Creator: Dirk Maes
View of Namur from the East during the Siege of 1695, (1695)

Namur, Belgium, 1879. Artist: Charles Barbant
Namur, Belgium, 1879. The rocky promontory at the fork between the Sambre and Meuse rivers was once occupied by a Roman fortified camp

Namur, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Namur, 1890. The Citadel of Namur on the confluence of Sambre and Meuse rivers was a disputed territory between Spain, France, England

Namur. Vue de la Ville et Confluent de Sambre et Meuse, c1900. From Namur. [Ern. THILL, Bruxelles]

Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). Battle of the Sambre (July 57 BC)
Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). Caesar's campaign against the Belgae in 57 B.C. Battle of the Sambre (July 57 BC). Confrontation between Julius Caesar's legions

The River Sambre in Charleroi, 1896 (oil on canvas)
3526237 The River Sambre in Charleroi, 1896 (oil on canvas) by Luce, Maximilien (1858-1941); 54.61x64.77 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; French, out of copyright

Sketches on the Meuse between Namur and Givet (engraving)
1044465 Sketches on the Meuse between Namur and Givet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches on the Meuse between Namur and Givet)

Retreat from Belgium: British Troops on the River Prepared To Resist the German Advance
An Incident in the Hard-Fought Retreat from Belgium: British Troops on the River Bank Prepared To Resist the German Advance, 1915

Panorama de la Sambre, c1900. From Namur. [Ern. THILL, Bruxelles]

La Sambre, c1900. From Namur. [Ern. THILL, Bruxelles]

Namur. Tourelle des Guetteurs et Confluent de Sambre et Meuse, c1900. From Namur. [Ern. THILL, Bruxelles]

Namur. On the Sambre, 1850. Artist: R Brice
Namur. On the Sambre, 1850. After George Shepherd (1784?1862). From The Continental Tourist, Belgium and Nassau (and Pictorial Companion). [Parry and Co, London, 1850]

Namur, Belgium, 1830. Artist: William Finden
Namur, Belgium, 1830

Sambre River Landscape Sambre foreground shepherdess
On the Sambre River, Landscape near the Sambre. In the foreground a shepherdess with child wade through the water, other shepherds with cattle approach the road

Algerian And Tunisian Troops, Known As Turcos, In A Bayonet Charge Against German Soldiers At The Battle Of Charleroi, Belgium During The First World War. From The Illustrated War News Published 1914

Lieutenant Colonel Marshall V. C. M. C
Lieutenant Colonel John Neville Marshall, V.C, M.C.. Served in the Irish Guards, the 2nd Manchesters and commanded the 16th Lancashire Fusiliers

Landscape near the Sambre, Edouard Delvaux, 1826 - 1828

SKETCHES ON THE MEUSE BETWEEN NAMUR AND GIVET, 1883: 1. Parkiston Station and Quay, Harwich, G.E. Line. 2. Namur, Just Above the Confluence of the Sambre and the Meuse, from the Brussels Railway. 3

DE LALAING, Jacques, Comte (1858-1917). Sambre and Meuse. 19th c. Oil on canvas. BELGIUM. Tournai. Fine Arts Museum

Fire boat SS Sambre at Enderbys Wharf, Greenwich
The London Fire Service fire boat, the SS Sambre, at Enderbys Wharf, Greenwich, SE London

The citadel and the bridges over the Meuse and Sambre, Namur, Belgium. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

German Prisoners 1918
Thousands of German prisoners captured in the fighting on the Sambre River or Canal

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"Sambre: A River Witness to Centuries of History" The Sambre, a river steeped in history, has witnessed countless events that have shaped the course of time. From its mention in the Gallic Wars during 58 BC-50 BC to the Battle of the Sambre in July 57 BC, this waterway has seen it all. Namur, Belgium, holds a special place along the banks of the Sambre. In 1879, artist Charles Barbant captured its beauty on canvas with meticulous detail. Another artwork from 1890 by an unknown creator showcases Namur's evolving charm over time. One cannot help but be captivated by "Vue de la Ville et Confluent de Sambre et Meuse, " a stunning depiction from around 1900 that highlights the confluence where these two rivers meet. The River it also found itself immortalized through oil on canvas in "The River Sambre in Charleroi" painted back in 1896. Sketches engraved between Namur and Givet offer glimpses into life along this historic waterway. These sketches serve as windows into past eras and remind us of how people once lived their lives connected to nature's flow. During times of conflict, such as World War I when German forces advanced towards Belgium, British troops took refuge on the banks of the River Sambre. Their determination to resist is evident even today as we remember their bravery amidst adversity. Panoramic views like "Panorama de la Sambre" and artistic renditions like "La Sambre" transport us back to c1900 when life unfolded at a slower pace along this serene riverbank. They allow us to appreciate how much things have changed while cherishing what remains constant -the timeless allure of flowing waters. Namur continues to enchant visitors with landmarks like Tourelle des Guetteurs overlooking both rivers' meeting point—a testament to human ingenuity and the river's enduring influence.